Mercedes Benz S550 2012
Model S550 made in 2012 by Mercedes Benz got 1 recall as well as 5 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 2012
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
12V557000 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. | from 04/18/2011 to 07/12/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 5800 | 02/15/2013 | MFR | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. | 12/03/2012 | 12/04/2012 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Mercedes-benz is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 s400, s550, s550 4matic, s63 amg, c300, c300 4matic, e350, glk350, glk350 4matic, cl550 4matic, and cl63 amg vehicles manufactured from april 18, 2011, through july 12, 2011. due to an irregularity stemming from the molding process of the fuel filter flange, the fuel filter flange may crack when operated in high temperatures. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if an external ignition source is present. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Mercedes-benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter, free of charge. the recall campaign is expected to begin in february 2013. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
SC-2012080004 | 11/01/2012 | 10050865 | Mercedes: the power electronics module capacitance loss is due to the variability of capacitor quality combined with thermally variable continuous loading and need power electronics module software updated and replace power electronics mod | 02/11/2013 | |
SB-2012020001 | 03/01/2012 | 10048180 | Mercedes: engine control module software, for diesel engine vehicles, fails to meet current obd specifications and will need to be updated. models 2012 166, 221. *pe | 12/12/2012 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
SB-2012020001 | 03/01/2012 | 10048180 | Mercedes: engine control module software, for diesel engine vehicles, fails to meet current obd specifications and will need to be updated. models 2012 166, 221. *pe | 12/12/2012 | |
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
LI46-30P054912 | 10/29/2012 | 10050901 | Mercedes (xentry): at the wiring harness for power supply, and in combination with noises, with reduced power assistance when steering, oil is seen at power supply connector of electrohydraulic power steering pump. models 221 and 216. no | 02/12/2013 | |
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
LI46-30P054912 | 10/29/2012 | 10050901 | Mercedes (xentry): at the wiring harness for power supply, and in combination with noises, with reduced power assistance when steering, oil is seen at power supply connector of electrohydraulic power steering pump. models 221 and 216. no | 02/12/2013 |